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Ever since selling LucasFilm to Disney in 2012, George Lucas has been largely out of the public eye. Although, recent developments on a project of his may bring Lucas and his work back into the spotlight.

Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson, spoke with the LA city council today about the creation of a Museum of Narrative Art. The city council unanimously greenlit the Lucas family’s project to begin construction soon. Costing around $1 billion, construction is set to begin sometime early next year. It’s planned to have a 3-year development period after which it is slated to open to the public sometime in 2021.

Inspired by the storytelling and myth creation that is possible through filmmaking, the museum is planned to open very close to the University of Southern California, Lucas’ alma mater. USC has a big film program that Lucas and many other famous directors were a part of. Two of which, Rian Johnson and Ron Howard, are working on Star Wars films and continuing Lucas’ legacy. This location was intentional since much of the art that will be showcased at the museum will be film-related.

Lucas currently has over 10,000 pieces from his personal collection being donated to the museum. Other artists are free to submit their work as well. This includes paintings, concept art, and various other illustrations by artists such as N.C. Wyeth and Norman Rockwell. For those who don’t know, the two previous names are artists from the early 1900s.

That being said, there are various works by Ralph McQuarrie, the concept artist for the Star Wars films, shown off on the website for the Lucas Museum. Not only that, but other movie paraphernalia are confirmed to be part of the collection as well. This includes the original Darth Vader helmet and Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber. The content isn’t just exclusive to Star Wars, however. Other confirmed film items are from such classics as The Wizard of Oz, Casablanca, and The Ten Commandments.

I spend most of my days working towards my Writing and Rhetoric degree at the University of Central Florida, but I spend a lot of my down time keeping up to date on the best TV, movies, and video games the industry has to offer. Here I put all of that extended time to use discussing each of them in-depth.

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Joker’s Free Suicide Squad DLC on PS5

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There hasn’t been much buzz surrounding Suicide Squad since its release in February. Warner Bros. was let down by the game’s underwhelming sales, but they remained committed to turning their live service vision into a reality. An exciting new DLC update has been released, introducing The Crown Prince of Crime to the game.

As the game’s first live season begins, players will have the chance to take on Green Lantern and, in the end, unlock The Joker as a playable character. Which Joker are you referring to? This is quite intricate. Furthermore, players can look forward to the inclusion of a Battle Pass, a variety of new shop items available for purchase, exciting Incursions and Strongholds to partake in, as well as an expanded selection of Infamy Sets and Notorious Gear to amass.

What are your thoughts on this? Does the allure of The Joker entice you to return to Suicide Squad, or have you remained a loyal fan all along? We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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